Newton County Jail:
The Newton County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail which holds inmates from all of the municipalities within Newton County.
Built in 1994, our jail is an 80-bed facility which holds pre-trial detainees as well as sentenced inmates serving up to 1 year in jail.
The corrections division is managed by Captain Jerry Hornback
in conjunction with:
Lieutenant M. Hayes
Sergeant L. Clark
Sergeant D. Norman
Sergeant B. Barnes
No messages of any kind will be passed from
Newton County employees to jail inmates.
Built in 1994, our jail is an 80-bed facility which holds pre-trial detainees as well as sentenced inmates serving up to 1 year in jail.
The corrections division is managed by Captain Jerry Hornback
in conjunction with:
Lieutenant M. Hayes
Sergeant L. Clark
Sergeant D. Norman
Sergeant B. Barnes
No messages of any kind will be passed from
Newton County employees to jail inmates.
Looking for a list of our inmates?
At this time we are not publishing a list of inmates being held at our jail. However, you can use VINELink to search for an offender by name to locate if they are being incarcerated in a Missouri jail or prison.
At this time we are not publishing a list of inmates being held at our jail. However, you can use VINELink to search for an offender by name to locate if they are being incarcerated in a Missouri jail or prison.
You can also call our jail to check the status of an inmate.
Questions regarding:
Questions regarding:
- Charges
- Bail
- Release of Property
Information about Inmate Visitation & Rules:
Attention: All information provided on this page is subject to change without notice.
Visitation is an inmate privilege and can be revoked without notice for disciplinary purposes.
Any visitor who is disruptive may be banned from returning for visitation of inmates.
Visitation is an inmate privilege and can be revoked without notice for disciplinary purposes.
Any visitor who is disruptive may be banned from returning for visitation of inmates.
Visitation Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM-11:00AM
11:30AM - 4:00PM
All visitations are conducted through video visitation.
Using the CIDNET public portal, visitors do not have to travel to the jail to visit an inmate. Visitors can make video calls to inmates from their own home. Through the use of a webcam or cellphone, visitors may call an inmate and speak to them through the video system. The system is also capable of sending instant messages to-and-from inmates. There is a fee for these services.
For those not wishing to create an account or video visit from home, visitation is still available at the jail, however it will be through the video system at no charge. Please see the front desk to check-in. Visitors must be pre-approved by the inmate prior to visits.
Each inmate receives only one 15-minute in-house visit per week. There may be a short wait and it is first-come, first-served.
ALL SERVICES THROUGH THE CIDNET VIDEO SYSTEM ARE MONITORED BY JAIL STAFF.
ALL VIDEO CHAT, INSTANT MESSAGING AND VIDEO MESSAGES ARE RECORDED AND RETAINED.
Questions regarding visitation can be directed to the jail at 417-451-8311.
Monday - Friday
8:00AM-11:00AM
11:30AM - 4:00PM
All visitations are conducted through video visitation.
Using the CIDNET public portal, visitors do not have to travel to the jail to visit an inmate. Visitors can make video calls to inmates from their own home. Through the use of a webcam or cellphone, visitors may call an inmate and speak to them through the video system. The system is also capable of sending instant messages to-and-from inmates. There is a fee for these services.
For those not wishing to create an account or video visit from home, visitation is still available at the jail, however it will be through the video system at no charge. Please see the front desk to check-in. Visitors must be pre-approved by the inmate prior to visits.
Each inmate receives only one 15-minute in-house visit per week. There may be a short wait and it is first-come, first-served.
ALL SERVICES THROUGH THE CIDNET VIDEO SYSTEM ARE MONITORED BY JAIL STAFF.
ALL VIDEO CHAT, INSTANT MESSAGING AND VIDEO MESSAGES ARE RECORDED AND RETAINED.
Questions regarding visitation can be directed to the jail at 417-451-8311.
Create a user account: https://customer.cidnet.net/Login
Authorized Visitors:
Approved identification is required prior to the visit and proof of relationship may be required.
Clergy-persons may visit an inmate by appointment. Proof of credentials may be required before entry is gained into the facility.
- Spouse
- Son/Daughter
- Father/Mother
- Brother/Sister
- Grandparent
- Uncle/Aunt
- Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Approved identification is required prior to the visit and proof of relationship may be required.
Clergy-persons may visit an inmate by appointment. Proof of credentials may be required before entry is gained into the facility.
Authorized Clothing for Inmates:
Effective May 24th, 2023:
By order of the Sheriff, we are no longer accepting clothing for inmates at our office. This includes all underwear, socks and t-shirts.
Undergarments can be purchased through the jail commissary.
Effective May 24th, 2023:
By order of the Sheriff, we are no longer accepting clothing for inmates at our office. This includes all underwear, socks and t-shirts.
Undergarments can be purchased through the jail commissary.
Authorized Reading Material:
Inmates may receive one paperback book or one word puzzle book per week. Books are distributed on Wednesday mornings.
If an inmate requires reading glasses, they must be plastic frames. Only one pair will be accepted at a time.
Inmates may receive one paperback book or one word puzzle book per week. Books are distributed on Wednesday mornings.
If an inmate requires reading glasses, they must be plastic frames. Only one pair will be accepted at a time.
- Books may not contain any staples.
- Books must be bound by glue. No loose pages will be accepted.
- No hard-backed or leather-backed books or Bibles will be accepted.
- No magazines will be accepted.
- Any book brought into the jail will be considered donated to the jail library after the original inmate is done with it.
Photographs:
Inmates may have up to 6 photographs in their possession.
Inmates may have up to 6 photographs in their possession.
- Photographs can not be any larger than 4" x 6".
- Excessive photographs will be placed in the inmate's storage.
- No Polaroid-type pictures will be accepted.
- No lewd, pornographic or suggestive photos will be accepted.
- Photographs of a victim related to the inmate's case/incident/crime will not be accepted.
- Photographs of individuals with tattoos will not be accepted.
Inmate Mail:
Mail being sent to inmates MUST be sent on a standard Post Card.
Mail is received and processed every weekday [except holidays]. Inmate mail is generally distributed the day it is received by the facility.
Post Cards should be addressed:
(Inmate's Name)
Newton County Jail
208 W. Coler
Neosho, MO 64850
We will not accept:
ALL INMATE MAIL IS SCANNED FOR CONTENT AND CONTRABAND.
Mail being sent to inmates MUST be sent on a standard Post Card.
Mail is received and processed every weekday [except holidays]. Inmate mail is generally distributed the day it is received by the facility.
Post Cards should be addressed:
(Inmate's Name)
Newton County Jail
208 W. Coler
Neosho, MO 64850
We will not accept:
- Letters sent in an envelope.
- Any packages.
- Mail containing cash.
- Perfumed or scented post cards.
ALL INMATE MAIL IS SCANNED FOR CONTENT AND CONTRABAND.
Inmate Accounts for Commissary:
Funds may be placed in the inmate's commissary account and used by the inmate to purchase items from the commissary.
Funds may also be used for other expenses the inmate may incur.
To place funds into an inmate's account:
Online: https://www.accesscorrections.com/
OR
Visit our office and use the kiosk located in the lobby (during normal business hours)
The kiosk accepts cash & credit cards.
Questions regarding inmate commissary can be directed to the jail by phone 417-451-8311.
Funds may be placed in the inmate's commissary account and used by the inmate to purchase items from the commissary.
Funds may also be used for other expenses the inmate may incur.
To place funds into an inmate's account:
Online: https://www.accesscorrections.com/
OR
Visit our office and use the kiosk located in the lobby (during normal business hours)
The kiosk accepts cash & credit cards.
Questions regarding inmate commissary can be directed to the jail by phone 417-451-8311.